- LAGB surgery for weight loss — read abstract
« Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a surgical treatment for obesity that is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. »
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- LASIK: laser eye surgery — read abstract
« What does it really feel like to have LASIK laser eye surgery? Read Katie`s story to find out. »
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- Labels good news for allergy sufferers — read abstract
« New food label requirements have been released by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) that aim to assist allergy sufferers and inform consumers what is in their food. »
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- Lactose intolerance — read abstract
« Some people have a problem with milk because they have lactose intolerance (also called lactase deficiency). »
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- Laparoscopy — read abstract
« Laparoscopy, a gynaecological procedure, is now being used on a wider scale—even on males. »
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- Larger meal deals mean more fat — read abstract
« Special `meal deals` at fast-food chains which allow people to upsize portions for a small extra cost could also be upsizing Australia`s waistline, nutrition experts have warned. »
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- Laser therapy — read abstract
« Laser therapy is becoming increasingly useful as a treatment for a wide range of skin and cosmetic conditions. »
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- Lasers — read abstract
« A laser is a device that produces an intense beam of light and is used in many forms of medical treatment. »
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- Latest HRT study findings flawed, say Australian experts — read abstract
« The latest results from the Women`s Health Initiative (WHI) study, showing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not improve well-being, are flawed, Australian specialists say. »
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- Latest in breast cancer and thoracic medicine research — read abstract
« Two conferences held this month will feature the latest in thoracic medicine and in breast cancer research. »
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- Leg (knee to ankle) - superficial posterior view — read abstract
« View the calf muscles and achilles tendon in this illustration of the lower leg. »
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- Leg ache — read abstract
« One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition. »
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- Leg cramps — read abstract
« Most people have suffered the excruciatingly painful experience of a leg cramp at least once in their life. »
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- Legionnaires' disease — read abstract
« Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by bacteria of the Legionella type. Find out about the symptoms and treatment of this disease. »
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- Leukaemia — read abstract
« Find out about leukaemia, including the different types, symptoms, causes and treatments. »
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- Leukotriene receptor antagonists for asthma treatment — read abstract
« Leukotriene receptor antagonists are a type of preventive medicine for asthma. They are available in tablet form, including chewable tablets for children. »
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- Lifespan after Alzheimer's diagnosis linked to age — read abstract
« A person`s lifespan after being diagnosed with Alzheimer`s disease depends on their age at diagnosis, US researchers say. »
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- Link between low birthweight and gestational diabetes — read abstract
« Women who were low-weight babies are most at risk of gestational diabetes in their first pregnancy, according to US research. »
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- Link between moulds and asthma strong — read abstract
« Moulds may play a bigger role than previously recognised in the severity of asthma, an international study shows.
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- Listeria risk in pregnancy — read abstract
« Listeria bacteria can cause serious problems during pregnancy, but there are steps you can take to avoid infection. »
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- Listeriosis: eating safely in pregnancy — read abstract
« Pregnant women should know about listeriosis, an infection caused by a bacterium on the surface of raw, unwashed vegetables and some processed foods. »
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- Liver — read abstract
« View this diagram of the liver and find out more about the functions of your liver. »
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- Liver and alcohol breakdown — read abstract
« Your liver is the main place in your body where alcohol is broken down. See what happens to the alcohol you drink. »
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- Liver biopsy — read abstract
« Find out what’s involved when you have a liver biopsy, in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed to help doctors detect liver abnormalities. »
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- Liver cancer: symptoms — read abstract
« Liver cancers often do not produce symptoms for some time during their growth. »
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- Liver cancer: treatment — read abstract
« Treatment of liver cancer depends on the type of tumour, the stage it has reached, the general health of the person and their liver, and whether there is cancer elsewhere in the body. »
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- Liver cancer: types — read abstract
« Liver cancer often occurs as a secondary form of cancer (metastases) that has spread from other parts of the body. Read about primary and secondary liver cancers and their risk factors. »
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- Liver cirrhosis — read abstract
« Cirrhosis of the liver, which may be caused by drinking too much alcohol, can affect the functioning of the entire body. »
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- Liver function testing — read abstract
« Find out about the substances tested in liver function tests and how they can help determine the health of your liver. »
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- Long menstrual cycles may be diabetes risk — read abstract
« Women with highly irregular or long menstrual cycles face a significantly increased future risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, new research suggests. »
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- Long QT syndrome — read abstract
« Find out about Long QT syndrome, and how an electrical problem in the heart can cause a very fast heart beat and sudden death. »
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- Long QT syndrome: the Foley family's story — read abstract
« Read about how the Foley family has coped with the huge impact that Long QT syndrome has had on their lives. »
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- Low animal protein diet can prevent kidney stones — read abstract
« A diet low in animal protein and in salt can halve the risk of kidney stones, compared with the traditional low-calcium diet sometimes recommended, particularly in sufferers with a high urine calcium level. »
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- Low birth weight link to poor hearing — read abstract
« Low birth weight children are more than 7 times as likely to have impaired hearing than normal birth weight children. »
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- Low birthweight boys lose in the survival stakes — read abstract
« A US study of very low birthweight babies has found that male babies are more likely to require assistance directly after birth, and had a lower chance of survival than females. »
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- Low blood pressure — read abstract
« Blood pressure is determined by 3 main factors. Find out what causes low blood pressure and what you can do about it. »
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- Low dose aspirin may help prevent pre-eclampsia — read abstract
« Low doses of aspirin may have some benefits for pregnant women in the prevention of pre-eclampsia and its complications, according to a joint UK and Australian study. »
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- Low-birth-weight babies — read abstract
« Babies are considered of low birth weight if they weigh less than 2500 g at birth. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of physical and mental disabilities. »
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- Low-carb diets not suitable for most people — read abstract
« Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets are inappropriate for most people who wish to lose weight, a leading Australian obesity researcher says in light of a recent review. »
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- Low-fat milk reduces breast cancer risk — read abstract
« Drinking low-fat or skim milk may protect premenopausal women against breast cancer, according to the US Nurses` Health Study. »
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- Low-fat milk warnings — read abstract
« Low-fat milk, soy milk and rice milk now have to carry labelling warnings saying they are unsuitable for children under the age of 2 years. »
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- Lung cancer increase in women and remote areas — read abstract
« The number of women dying from lung cancer in NSW has increased over 200 per cent in past few decades and many smokers with lung cancer feel guilty and fail to seek treatment. »
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- Lung cancer: causes and symptoms — read abstract
« The longer you`ve been smoking, and the more you smoke, the greater your risk of getting lung cancer. »
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- Lung cancer: early detection is the key — read abstract
« Lung cancer is Australia`s biggest cancer killer: early detection and diagnosis is the key to survival. »
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- Lung cancer: fast facts — read abstract
« Find out about lung cancer: what it is, what causes it, and how it’s treated. »
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- Lung cancer: how is it diagnosed? — read abstract
« An X-ray is just one method available to a doctor to help detect lung cancer. »
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- Lung cancer: some sobering facts — read abstract
« Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in Australia. »
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- Lung cancer: statistics — read abstract
« A brief statistical profile of lung cancer. View statistics for lung cancer and deaths from lung cancer in males and females in Australia. »
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- Lung cancer: treatment — read abstract
« The main treatments for lung cancer are surgery, radiotherapy (X-ray treatment) and chemotherapy (drug treatment). »
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- Lung cancer: what is it? — read abstract
« Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world. »
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- Lung cancer: what you need to know — read abstract
« Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in Australia: find out more about it here. »
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- Lung function testing in children — read abstract
« Lung (or pulmonary) function tests are performed for a variety of reasons in children. Find out about the available tests, including spirometry and peak flow measurement. »
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- Lung function tests — read abstract
« Learn how to prepare for a lung function test, and find out why lung function tests are useful management tools for people with asthma. »
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- Lung rehabilitation helps in COPD — read abstract
« Pulmonary rehabilitation can benefit people with moderate to severe COPD, according to Australian guidelines for COPD. »
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- Lung test may predict chance of survival — read abstract
« A test that measures the amount of air a person can forcefully breathe out in one second, called FEV1, can predict one’s chance of long-term survival, according to a September 2000 report.
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- Lungs and breathing — read abstract
« The lungs are the largest organ of the respiratory system. View our diagram of their structure. »
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- Lymphatic system — read abstract
« The lymphatic system serves as one of the body’s defences against infection. »
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- Lymphoedema handbook launched — read abstract
« Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2002 has been organised to draw attention to the need for early detection and effective treatment of lymphoedema, a swelling of the limbs due to a malfunctioning lymphatic system. »
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- Lymphoedema stories: people managing the challenge — read abstract
« How three people manage the challenge of lymphoedema. »
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- Lymphoedema: the condition — read abstract
« Lymphoedema is a condition where an accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymph) in the body’s tissues causes chronic swelling (oedema). »
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- Lymphoma — read abstract
« Find out more about lymphoma, which is cancer of the lymphatic system and the fifth most common form of cancer in Australia. »
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